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The creativity handbook [electronic resource] : a visual arts guide for parents and teachers / Carolyn Boriss-Krimsky.

Summary:

The purpose of this handbook is to demystify art for parents and teachers and to help them understand what the art experience is like for the child/adolescent. The book discusses visual art concepts in simple terms and presents art as a vehicle for educationally transformative experiences. The book also provides sample dialogs between adults and children for parents and teachers who wish to help children approach art projects creatively. The "I can't draw syndrome" is explained and stages of artistic development are discussed from scribbling to adolescent art. The text also offers id.

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  • ISBN: 9780398083359 (electronic bk.)
  • ISBN: 0398083355 (electronic bk.)
  • Physical Description: 1 online resource (xiii, 171 p.) : ill.
  • Publisher: Springfield, Ill. : C.C. Thomas, 1999.

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General Note:
Multi-User.
CatMonthString:jan.13
CatBulkString:jan.03.13
Bibliography, etc. Note:
Includes bibliographical references (p. 163-164) and index.
Formatted Contents Note:
Are experience -- Creativity and the child -- Stages of artistic development -- Keeping creativity alive -- Art projects for children ages 2 to 12 -- Art projects for adolescents ages 12 to 17.
Source of Description Note:
Description based on print version record.
Subject: Creative ability in adolescence.
Creative ability in children.
Creative ability in adolescence.
Art > Study and teaching > Activity programs.
ART > Study & Teaching.
Creative ability in children.
Art > Study and teaching > Activity programs.
Genre: Electronic books.

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